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Thistle Poole hotel, Dorset

A contemporary hotel in Poole Quay, overlooking the Harbour

Thistle Poole is a contemporary hotel on the quayside, overlooking the Harbour. We have 70 bedrooms, most of them with sea views, and two meeting rooms, the largest seating up to 180 people theatre-style. We also have ample on-site car parking available with charges up to £15 per 24 hours for non-residents or £6 per night for over-night guests. A real bonus in this popular seaside town.

Poole is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. With its bustling Quay, the best beaches in England and a stunning natural harbour, Poole is the perfect choice for a trip to the South Coast, and the Thistle Poole hotel is the ideal base from which to explore.

Dotted with islands, including Brownsea, famous as the birthplace of the Scouting movement, it’s perfect for watersports and a haven for wildlife. And there’s a wealth of options on dry land too, with the Purbeck hills and glorious Dorset countryside inland from Poole just waiting to be explored.

Thistle Poole hotel at a glance:
• Right on Poole Quay, with panoramic views over Poole Harbour
• 70 bedrooms, plus two function rooms
• The majority of rooms have a sofa which can also be used as a sofa bed for children
• Ample on-site parking available (charges apply)

November 5th Fireworks on Poole Quay

Celebrate the Gunpowder plot with a bang on Saturday 5 November as the largest FREE firework event in Dorset sets Poole’s skyline ablaze. Join the free party from 5pm with live music and family entertainment with street entertainers, jugglers and fire performances throughout the evening. The party atmosphere is rounded off with the traditional fireworks extravaganza over Poole Harbour at 8pm.

If you dream of getting all your Christmas shopping wrapped up in one day, under one roof, then look no further - the Christmas Wonderland Market has up to 150 stands bearing seasonal goods to suit every pocket. Local and independent makers and producers will be selling a tempting selection of unique gifts, interesting crafts and foods for your Christmas table, not forgetting the fairy lights, decorations, Christmas trees, wreathes & mistletoe. Indulge in gingerbread and mulled wine or sing along to Christmas carols while finding that special present. The children will have fun in Santa’s Workshop where youngsters can write a letter full of Christmas wishes before meeting Father Christmas. The perfect way to begin your seasonal celebrations!